Former UVA lacrosse coach sues school for breach of contract
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – Former University of Virginia men’s lacrosse coach Lars Tiffany filed a contract action civil lawsuit against the school Monday, according to Albemarle County Circuit Court online records. He is asking for just over $1.4 million and requested a jury trial. According to...
Virginia’s Once-Thriving, Abandoned Quarry Is Now The State’s Only All-Native Botanical Garden
Many defunct quarries can be found in the U.S., Canada, and beyond. Some have completely fallen into disrepair, but others have been transformed into attractions like swimming pools and green spaces. One example of the latter can be found in Nelson County, Virginia: the Quarry Gardens at Schuyler. Founded by owners Arm
Husband and wife found shot dead in Albemarle
A Charlottesville married couple -- an 84-year-old woman and an 86-year-old man -- was found shot dead in Albemarle County on Sunday.
ACSO detain many juveniles and one adult after a high speed chase in a...
The Augusta County Sheriff’s Office (ACSO) reports several juveniles and an adult are detained after a high speed chase in a stolen vehicle. On June 11 the Augusta County Deputies were notified that a stolen pickup truck was heading toward their county from Waynesboro. The vehicle was observed in...
Rockingham County Sheriff says biker gang shooting injures one
Authorities said a man was shot after an altercation involving biker gang members outside a restaurant in Grottoes. According to the Rockingham County Sheriff's Office, at about 9 p.m. on Sunday, June 21, deputies, along with the Grottoes Police Department, responded to a shooting on Dogwood Avenue. The sheriff's offic
Paramount tours give a look behind-the-scenes and into its history
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) — With the 50th anniversary of the Downtown Mall, in conjunction with the 250th anniversary of the United States, around the corner in July, interest in Charlottesville history has been at a high. Amongst the new exhibits and festivities being held this summer, locals...
Virginia localities raise $119M for school construction through targeted sales tax
Over the past five years, several Virginia localities have generated just $119 million total from a targeted sales tax to fund school construction and maintenance, fueling calls to expand the tax statewide. When lawmakers first established the tax in 2021, a state survey showed over half of Virginia’s schools were more
This Underrated Tunnel Trail In Virginia Lets You Walk Straight Through A Mountain
Ever wanted to tell a mountain to step aside while you casually stroll through its interior?. The Blue Ridge Tunnel Trail in Afton, Virginia makes that power move possible, and it’s one of the state’s best-kept secrets. Here’s the thing about walking through a mountain: it sounds like...
Best Breakfast Places Near the University of Virginia – UVA Charlottesville
I’ve lived near Charlottesville for years, and one thing I’ve always found challenging is finding a good breakfast place. There are several options around town, but many are grab-and-go places. I have discovered a couple of locations with limited seating, though. One thing is that the best breakfast places near the Uni
Virginia alum Katie Douglass sets world 50 freestyle record
Former University of Virginia swimmer Katie Douglass broke the world record in the women's 50-meter freestyle Friday night at the TYR Pro Swim Series meet in In

















